Health Reference Series: Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook
Health Reference Series: Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook
Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2021
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Single-User Purchase Price:
$97.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$145.50
ISBN: 978-1-80316-041-2
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count:
14
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides up-to-date data on nutrition and health, including information from the recently updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans and facts about the new MyPlate food guidance system.
This book is found in the following Credo Collections:
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part 1. Guidelines for Healthy Eating
- Chapter 1—Federal Dietary Guidelines and Food Guidance System
- Chapter 2—Portion Sizes and Servings
- Chapter 3—Food Labels
- Chapter 4—Healthy Use of Dietary Supplements
- Part 2. The Elements of Good Nutrition
- Chapter 5—Carbohydrates
- Chapter 6—Protein
- Chapter 7—Dietary Fats
- Chapter 8—Dietary Fiber
- Chapter 9—Fluids and Hydration
- Chapter 10—Vitamins
- Chapter 11—Minerals
- Chapter 12—Antioxidants and Other Functional Foods
- Chapter 13—Key Takeaways from Nutrition
- Part 3. Nutrition through the Life Span
- Chapter 14—Infant and Toddler Nutrition
- Chapter 15—Children and Food
- Chapter 16—Nutrition Information for Teens and Young Adults
- Chapter 17—Nutrition Needs for Women
- Chapter 18—Nutrition for Older Persons
- Part 4. Lifestyle and Nutrition
- Chapter 19—Smart Supermarket Shopping
- Chapter 20—Healthy Vegetarianism
- Chapter 21—Healthy Eating at Home
- Chapter 22—The Health Benefits of Eating Breakfast
- Chapter 23—Healthy Eating Out
- Chapter 24—Alcohol Use
- Part 5. Nutrition-Related Health and Safety Concerns
- Chapter 25—Diet and Metabolic Syndrome
- Chapter 26—The Truths about Natural, Artificial, and Added Sugars
- Chapter 27—Food Ingredients: Additives and Colors
- Chapter 28—Safety of Irradiated Food
- Chapter 29—Excess Sodium
- Chapter 30—Health Effects of Commercial Beverages
- Chapter 31—How Safe Are Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance?
- Chapter 32—Food Safety
- Chapter 33—The Health Consequences of Nutrition Misinformation
- Chapter 34—Food Insecurity of U.S. Households
- Part 6. Importance of Nutrition in Weight Management
- Chapter 35—The Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity
- Chapter 36—Childhood Obesity
- Chapter 37—Healthy Weight Loss
- Chapter 38—Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
- Chapter 39—Diet Pills and Supplements for Weight Loss Explained
- Chapter 40—Popular Fad Diets
- Part 7. The Role of Nutrition in People with Other Medical Concerns
- Chapter 41—Nutrition and Diabetes
- Chapter 42—Nutrition and Heart Disease
- Chapter 43—Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Chapter 44—Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free Diet
- Chapter 45—Cancer and Nutrition
- Chapter 46—Nutrition and Oral Health
- Part 8. Additional Help and Information
- Chapter 47—Glossary of Nutrition and Diet Terms
- Chapter 48—Nutrition Support Organizations and Programs